Amreli Highway Collapses As Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Flooding Across Gujarat (Viral Video)
Heavy monsoon rains caused a section of the Bhavkundla-Amreli state highway in Gujarat's Amreli district to collapse, forcing authorities to shut the route and divert traffic.
A section of the Bhavkundla-Amreli state highway in Gujarat's Amreli district collapsed after being washed away by strong floodwaters following intense monsoon rains, prompting authorities to close the route and divert traffic.
Visuals from the spot showed the highway split into two after a large portion of the road caved in, with floodwaters rushing through the collapsed stretch. Residents gathered on both sides of the damaged highway as officials assessed the extent of the damage.
Amreli Highway Split in Two After Floodwaters Wash Away Road
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The highway collapse comes amid heavy rainfall across Amreli district, particularly in the Rajula and Khambha regions. Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Cave-In: NHAI Explains Why Road Collapsed Near Shamli After Heavy Rain.
According to officials, the two areas received more than 12 inches of rainfall in the past 24 hours, triggering widespread flooding, waterlogging and disruption to normal life. Several low-lying areas were inundated, while overflowing water bodies affected road connectivity across the district. Jaipur Road Cave-In Video: 20-Foot-Wide Sinkhole Opens on Tonk Road After Rain, Traffic Disrupted.
Authorities have diverted traffic from the damaged highway and are monitoring the situation as rain continues in parts of the region. Officials have warned that continued rainfall could lead to further flooding and infrastructure damage.
The incident comes as several western states continue to battle the impact of an active monsoon, with heavy rainfall disrupting transport and daily life in multiple regions.
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